JAMB Economics 1983 Question 37

Question 37

Business Organisations

When a government owns enterprises, a number of advantages arise. Which of the following is NOT one of such advantages?

  1. A.More capital is provided
  2. B.Pricing policy may be in the interest of consumers
  3. C.Government workers may be indifferent towards the public
  4. D.Infrastructures are rapidly developed
  5. E.Income may be more evenly distributed.
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Answer: C (Government workers may be indifferent towards the public)

Explanation

Workers being indifferent to the public is a weakness of public enterprises, not an advantage.